Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, March 13 discussed with President William Ruto the escalating chaos in Haiti following the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. To help deal with the escalating chaos and gang takeover in the Caribbean nation, Trudeau promised that Canada would support the Kenya-led mission with Ksh8.2 billion ($80.5 million). "Prime Minister Trudeau highlighted that Canada will contribute $80.5 million to the MSS mission and noted Canada’s ongoing efforts to support Caribbean Community (CARICOM) members as they prepare to participate in the mission," read part of the statement issued by the Prime Minister. The deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti has been met with numerous hurdles from court rulings to the resignation of the Haitian Prime Minister on Monday. In a phone call with Secretary Blinken Ruto, Ruto reiterated that Kenya was committed to leading the mission."

Source: Daily Nation March 14, 2024 04:48 UTC